The Director of Facilities and Operations is the chief administrative officer responsible for providing leadership and administrative direction regarding services and functions for the physical operation and maintenance of the campus.  The Director exercises broad decision-making authority with respect to planning, directing and the performance of maintenance, repair, housekeeping, grounds keeping, Heating Plant, and construction projects.  The Director represents the Universityâ™s goals and needs; is a member of the Chancellorâ™s Executive Committee, Labor Management Committee, and other committees and work groups as assigned, participates in programmatic and budgetary decision-making and in institutional policy development/planning; and espouses/practices principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity, and enhance diversity in the campus workforce.

Position:

• Full-time, 12-month, annual renewable position. 
• The anticipated annual salary is $92,000 - $110,000 plan an excellent benefits package. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Develop appropriate systems to direct, coordinate, and supervise all functions/activities of campus facilities and operations including planning, assigning, monitoring, supervising and overall responsibility for the work of unit personnel. 
• Build effective and productive relationships with appropriate Twin Cities administrators and staff at all levels regarding compliance with University policies & procedures, building codes/permits, University approval processes, architectural reviews, state & federal guidelines, legal requirements and other administrative functions. 
• Build effective and productive relationships with the Chancellor, Director of Finance, campus administrators and directors, Northwest Research and Outreach Center, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, University of Minnesota Extension, and other University entities. 
• Responsible for developing and implementing project plans that combine and balance human and financial assets with productivity and expected outcomes.  
• Responsible for effectively marketing and communicating these plans and expected outcomes to stakeholders and customers.  
• Prepare, manage and evaluate resources and budgets for all sub-groups for Facilities and Operations.  
• Responsible for management and oversight of maintenance & operating expenses, cost estimates for operational requirements; and evaluating and summarizing operations & maintenance costs. 
• Establish operations, maintenance and repair schedules/tracking systems, assign work; and train unit supervisory personnel.  
• Ensure all preventative maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner including task scheduling, tracking and recording/filing proper documentation. 
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of plant mechanical, electrical and monitoring systems; cleaning and general maintenance of buildings, and related equipment. 
• Regularly inspect public and mechanical areas and grounds to ensure compliance with University standards for maintenance and cleanliness. 
• Oversee facilities condition assessments to establish priority for facility repair, replacement or renewal. Assist in the development of capital budget requests. 
• Assist in the development of proposals to initiate work and capital projects, coordination and review of contract documents, and contractor compliance with University standards and contract documents.  
• Review and approve department overhead budgets, expenditures, work orders and payables. 
• Provide good stewardship of University assets and provide regular reports on plans and programs. 
• Perform customary management functions to include regular communications, meetings, problem resolution, task assignment and assessment, and regular performance reviews and objective setting. 
• Manage vendor relationships including communications, problem resolution, RFP and contract development, work schedules, compliance with design plans and legal regulations, and review and performance monitoring.  
• Assure compliance with building codes, safety and environmental health requirements.  Work with appropriate University departments to resolve safety, environmental, and workers' compensation issues.  
• Meet regularly with University customers and department representatives, insurance carriers, building inspectors, maintenance/operations contractors, engineers, and others involved in the operation and maintenance of campus buildings and property.  
• Supervise sub departments and encourage/facilitate participation by unit personnel in professional development programs and opportunities to increase skills, knowledge base, safety awareness and compliance, and other work related competencies.  
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining effective and productive relationships, local school districts, government entities, and other external constituencies.  
• Perform work group/ committee work and other responsibilities as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ™s degree awarded prior to start date
• Eight years experience with progressive responsibilities within Facilities Management (FM) or related industry
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to FM and building industries; knowledge of FM maintenance and operations best practices
• Experience developing/monitoring capital project projects and preparing/managing FM budgets
• Experience in design, scheduling, budgeting, and construction implementation
• Experience using appropriate software including computerized maintenance management systems
• Demonstrated ability to establish performance parameters; excellent time management, project management, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to implementing sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
• Excellent team building, change management, and verbal and written communication skills 
• Final job offer contingent upon receipt of official transcripts and complete background check

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Industry recognized certification such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Advisor (FMA), or Real Property Administrator (RPA)
• Eight years progressive experience as Facilities Manager or equivalent
• Three years supervisory experience
• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing a large nonresidential or multiple building facility
• Experience supervising trade workers, boiler operators, subcontractors, and unit supervisors
• Experience providing day-to-day management of operations, life safety, landscaping, building operations & maintenance, capital projects, renovation, and new construction
• Experience working effectively with organized labor
• Experience working in a mid-sized government or educational institution

About University of Minnesota Crookston

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is one of five campuses comprising the University of Minnesota system. UMN Crookston is a four-year public university with an enrollment of 1,800 students, approximately half on campus and half in online degrees.  The student body is diverse and comes from over 40 states and over 30 countries. Thirty-four baccalaureate degrees are offered, 15 of which are also offered online.  UMN Crookston proudly carries on a tradition of over a century of educational service to northwestern Minnesota, beginning in 1906 as a regional residential high school, changing to a two-year college in 1966 and to a four-year college in 1993.  UMN Crookston is a small student-centered community of learning and scholars known for providing personal attention to every student.  UMN Crookston makes a commitment to each individual student’s achievements and offers a hands-on approach and experiential learning that put students ahead of the competition. Integral to the university's statewide land-grant mission, UMN Crookston provides applied, career-oriented learning programs including internships and connects its teaching, research, and outreach to local, co...unty, and regional economic development agencies in support of the global economy. UMN Crookston delivers world?class University of Minnesota degrees in an affordable, close?knit campus setting where faculty and staff personally invest in the success of each student. UMN Crookston has been recognized for its quality programs by such organizations as U.S. News & World Report, which ranked the campus as #1 in the category Top Public Regional Colleges–Midwest for 2020.  U.S. News has ranked UMN Crookston among the top four in this category for the past 23 consecutive years.

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